The cabinet members discussed the development of villages with a population over 2,000, focusing on the need to prioritize not just physical infrastructure, but also aspects like health, education, and sustainability. They emphasized the importance of respecting local communities and promoting entrepreneurship, while also highlighting the need for a balanced approach to commercial development.
Conversation Transcript:
Waltz (9:30 am ET): Since we’re discussing the development of villages with a population over 2,000, I believe it’s crucial we prioritize infrastructure.
Vance (9:35 am ET): Flint, Michigan. We need to remember Flint. Infrastructure shouldn’t be just physical–we need to consider health, education, sustainability.💡
Hegseth (9:37 am ET): And yet, we are the champions of freedom, of capitalism. We can’t forget that. We need to encourage entrepreneurship, even in these remote areas. 🔥
Rubio (9:45 am ET): Yeah, and we’ve got to remember the human element here. We can’t just bulldoze a community for a Starbucks.
Gabbard (9:48 am ET): Yeah, but what’s wrong with a Starbucks? They have really good coffee…and Russian literature on the shelves 📚
Bessent (9:52 am ET): Let’s stay focused. Infrastructure, health care, education. All under the umbrella of sustainability and respect for the community.
Ratcliffe (9:55 am ET): Agreed. But we should also consider security. The more rural the area, the tougher it is to maintain law and order. 👮🚔
Wiles (10:00 am ET): What about tourism? We’re so quick to dismiss it, but if done sustainably, it could bring significant economic benefits to these communities.
Witkoff (10:04 am ET): Indeed, Susie. Let’s remember, every successful city was once a small town.
Miller (10:08 am ET): We are not building cities, Stephen. We are aiming for self-sufficient communities with enough resources to improve their own quality of life.
Kent (10:15 am ET): Exactly, Stephen. Communities where the people live by their rules, governed by laws of the land, not by bureaucrats in the capital.
Vance (10:20 am ET): And while we’re on the subject, anyone else disappointed with the last season of Stranger Things? Like, what happened to the character development? 🤯
Waltz (10:22 am ET): Uh, JD, maybe we can save the Netflix analysis for after we’ve reached some consensus on this development plan? 🤦♂️
Vance (10:25 am ET): Oh yeah, sure. Back to the villages.